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MULTIQUIP WHISPERWATT DCA-15SPXU4 Operation Manual

MULTIQUIP WHISPERWATT DCA-15SPXU4 Operation Manual

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PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL
OPERATION MANUAL
TM
WHISPERWATT
SERIES
MODEL DCA-15SPXU4
60 Hz GENERATOR
Revision #0 (03/31/11)
THIS MANUAL MUST ACCOMPANY
THE EQUIPMENT AT ALL TIMES.

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  • Page 1 PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL OPERATION MANUAL WHISPERWATT SERIES MODEL DCA-15SPXU4 60 Hz GENERATOR Revision #0 (03/31/11) THIS MANUAL MUST ACCOMPANY THE EQUIPMENT AT ALL TIMES.
  • Page 2 PROPOSITION 65 WARNING Diesel engine exhaust and some of PAGE 2 — DCA-15SPXU4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (03/31/11)
  • Page 3 NOTE PAGE DCA-15SPXU4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (03/31/11) — PAGE 3...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Maintenance (Engine) ..........34-36 Maintenance (Trailer) ..........37-39 Generator Wiring Diagram ..........40 Engine Wiring Diagram ........... 41 Troubleshooting (Engine) ........... 42-43 Troubleshooting (Generator) ..........44 Troubleshooting (Pre-Heat Lamp Codes) ......45 PAGE 4 — DCA-15SPXU4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (03/31/11)
  • Page 5 NOTE PAGE DCA-15SPXU4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (03/31/11) — PAGE 5...

  • Page 6: Specifications

    0.83 gal. (3.14 L)/hr at 1/2 load 0.62 gal. (2.34 L)/hr at 1/4 load 12V- 65AH (27:525A) Battery Fuel #2 Diesel Fuel Dry Weight 577 kg Total Weight 649 kg PAGE 6 — DCA-15SPXU4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (03/31/11)
  • Page 7 MQPOWER WHISPERWATT SIDE VIEW FRONT VIEW TABLE 3. DIMENSIONS Reference Letter Dimension in. (mm.) U N V 21.65 (550) Denyo 20.07 (510) 21.85 (555) 61.02 (1,550) 35.43 (900) 25.60 (650) DCA-15SPXU4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (03/31/11) — PAGE 7...

  • Page 8: Safety Message Alert Symbols

    You CAN be injured if you do not follow directions DANGER - ELECTROCUTION HAZARDS During operation of this generator, there exists the possibility of electrocution, electrical shock or burn, which can cause severe bodily harm or even DEATH! PAGE 8 — DCA-15SPXU4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (03/31/11)

  • Page 9: Safety Message Alert Symbols

    This can take several hours to burn off the accumulated unburned fuel. DCA-15SPXU4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (03/31/11) — PAGE 9...

  • Page 10: Rules For Safe Operation

    ■ Manufacturer does not assume responsibility for any death! Disconnection of any of these devices will void all warranties. accident due to equipment modifications. Unauthorized equipment modification will void all warranties. PAGE 10 — DCA-15SPXU4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (03/31/11)

  • Page 11: Maintenance Safety

    ■ ALWAYS make sure the generators are properly grounded to when handleing or servicing the generator. a suitable earth ground (GROUND ROD). See installation in this manual. ■ NEVER use gas piping as an electrical ground. DCA-15SPXU4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (03/31/11) — PAGE 11...
  • Page 12 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ In case the battery liquid (dilute sulfuric acid) comes in contact with your EYES , rinse eyes immediately with plenty of water and contact the nearest doctor or hospital to seek medical attention. PAGE 12 — DCA-15SPXU4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (03/31/11)
  • Page 13 All installations should be performed by a licensed electrician in accordance with all applicable laws and electrical codes. Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or burn causing serious injury or even death! DCA-15SPXU4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (03/31/11) — PAGE 13...

  • Page 14: Rules For Safe Operation

    Chain". ■ ALWAYS attach trailer’s safety chains to towing vehicle properly. ■ ALWAYS make sure the vehicle and trailer directional, backup, brake, and trailer lights are connected and working properly. PAGE 14 — DCA-15SPXU4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (03/31/11)
  • Page 15 NOTE PAGE DCA-15SPXU4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (03/31/11) — PAGE 15...

  • Page 16: Installation

    DCA-15SPXU4 — INSTALLATION Figure 2. Typical Generator Grounding Application PAGE 16 — DCA-15SPXU4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (03/31/11)

  • Page 17: Installation

    NFPA 110, Chapter 5-4.1). DO NOT remove the metal skids on the bottom of the generator. They are to resist damage to the bottom of the generator and to maintain alignment. DCA-15SPXU4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (03/31/11) — PAGE 17...

  • Page 18: General Information

    Engine ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 2-Pole, 30 amp Circuit Breaker (for L6-30R) The DCA-15SPXU4 is powered by a 4 cylinder, water cooled, ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 2-Pole, 50 amp Circuit Breaker (for CS6369) Kubota Model V2203-M diesel engine . This engine is ■...

  • Page 19: Major Components

    Figure 3. Major Components e t t y l b y l b r o t o r t y l b e l c y l b y l b DCA-15SPXU4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (03/31/11) — PAGE 19...

  • Page 20: Generator Control Panel

    DCA-15SPXU4 — GENERATOR CONTROL PANEL OIL PRESS. BATT. LOW LEVEL BATT. LOW LEVEL PREHEAT LAMP PREHEAT LAMP WATER TEMP. INCREASE DECREASE 13 12 11 10 Figure 4. Generator Control Panel PAGE 20 — DCA-15SPXU4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (03/31/11)

  • Page 21: Generator Control Panel

    A. Stop – The switch should be in this position anytime the unit is not in operation. This position allows removal of the key. B. Run – The switch should be in this position when the unit is in operation. DCA-15SPXU4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (03/31/11) — PAGE 21...

  • Page 22: Output Terminal Panel Familiarization

    ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ L6-30R receptacle, 240V @ 30 amps ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Three Output Terminal Lugs ( U, N, V and Ground) Figure 5. Output Terminal Panel PAGE 22 — DCA-15SPXU4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (03/31/11)
  • Page 23 SINGLE-PHASE clockwise will decrease the voltage. 120/240 VAC 50 AMP OUTPUT Figure 7. 120/240V CS6369 Twist-Lock Auxiliary Receptacle Figure 10. Voltage Regulator Control Knob DCA-15SPXU4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (03/31/11) — PAGE 23...

  • Page 24: Output Terminal Panel Familiarization

    To protect the output terminals from overload, a 3-pole, 70A main circuit breaker is provided. Make sure to switch ALL circuit breakers to the OFF position prior to starting the engine. Figure 11. Connecting Loads PAGE 24 — DCA-15SPXU4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (03/31/11)
  • Page 25 . t f . t f . t f . t f . t f . t f t l o t l u o r f t l o DCA-15SPXU4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (03/31/11) — PAGE 25...

  • Page 26: Gauge Reading/Terminal Panel Connections

    Figure 16. Output Terminal Lugs 240 VAC Single Phase Connections 2. Turn the voltage regulator knob (Figure 13) clockwise to increase voltage output, turn counterclockwise to decrease voltage output. Figure 14. AC Voltmeter PAGE 26 — DCA-15SPXU4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (03/31/11)

  • Page 27: Setup

    API Service Classification CC/SE ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ API Service Classification CC/SF Table 8. Recommended Motor Oil WHISPERWATT MQPOWER OIL: SAE ENVIRONMENTAL FUEL TANK (OPTION) Figure 18. Internal Fuel Tank System DCA-15SPXU4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (03/31/11) — PAGE 27...
  • Page 28 ONLY! use #2 diesel fuel when refueling. Figure 22. Fuel Expansion Remove fuel cap (internal fuel tank) and fill fuel tank as shown Figure 20. Figure 20. Fueling the Generator PAGE 28 — DCA-15SPXU4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (03/31/11)
  • Page 29 F - C ° F ° When the antifreeze is mixed with NOTE water, the antifreeze mixing ratio must be less than 50%. DCA-15SPXU4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (03/31/11) — PAGE 29...

  • Page 30: Setup

    Tighten all hose clamps and check hoses for leaks. If any hose ( fuel or oil ) lines are defective replace them immediately. Figure 24. Battery Connections PAGE 30 — DCA-15SPXU4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (03/31/11)

  • Page 31: Generator Start-Up Procedure

    4. The generator's frequency meter (Figure 29) should be 4. Close all engine enclosure doors (Figure 26). displaying the 60 cycle output frequency in HERTZ. Figure 29. Frequency Meter (Hz) Figure 26. Engine Enclosure Doors DCA-15SPXU4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (03/31/11) — PAGE 31...

  • Page 32: Generator Start-Up Procedure

    (Figure 33) to increase or decrease the desired voltage. Figure 32. Voltmeter Figure 33. Voltage Adjust Control Knob PAGE 32 — DCA-15SPXU4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (03/31/11)

  • Page 33: Generator Shut-Down Procedure

    When the engine has stopped, remove key. Place key in a safe place where it will not be lost. 4. Inspect entire generator for any damage or loosening of components that may have occured during operation. DCA-15SPXU4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (03/31/11) — PAGE 33...
  • Page 34 This can be air element, press the dust indicator button to reset the reduced by keeping the tank full with diesel fuel. indicator. PAGE 34 — DCA-15SPXU4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (03/31/11)
  • Page 35  If generator is mounted on a trailer, jack trailer up and water. DO NOT spill the fuel during disassembly. place on blocks so tires do not touch the ground or block  Vent any air. and completely remove the tires. DCA-15SPXU4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (03/31/11) — PAGE 35...
  • Page 36 Figure 36. Battery Charger & Jacket Water Heater Power Connections PAGE 36 — DCA-15SPXU4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (03/31/11)
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  • Page 38 " 2 / SNUG FIT ONLY PARTS MUST ROTATE FREELY SHACKLE BOLT LOCKING NUTS OR COTTER PINS ARE PROVIDED SPRING EYE BOLT TO RETAIN NUT BOLT ASSEMBLY SHOULDER TYPE SHACKLE BOLT PAGE 38 — DCA-15SPXU4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (03/31/11)
  • Page 39 " 2 " 3 " 4 " 5 " 6 Figure 39. Wheel Lug Nuts Tightening Sequence NEVER use an pneumatic air NOTE gun to tighten wheel lug nuts. DCA-15SPXU4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (03/31/11) — PAGE 39...

  • Page 40: Generator Wiring Diagram

    DCA-15SPXU4 — GENERATOR WIRING DIAGRAM Figure 40. Generator Wiring Diagram PAGE 40 — DCA-15SPXU4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (03/31/11)

  • Page 41: Engine Wiring Diagram

    DCA-15SPXU4 — ENGINE WIRING DIAGRAM Figure 41. Engine Wiring Diagram DCA-15SPXU4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (03/31/11) — PAGE 41...

  • Page 42: Troubleshooting (Engine)

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  • Page 43: Troubleshooting (Engine)

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  • Page 44: Troubleshooting (Generator)

    PAGE 44 — DCA-15SPXU4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (03/31/11)

  • Page 45: Troubleshooting (Pre-Heat Lamp Codes)

    I s i s , s t i v r r o f . s r DCA-15SPXU4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (03/31/11) — PAGE 45...

  • Page 46: Operation Manual

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